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Pinnacle Series search returns more relevant results when you use short, specific keyword phrases instead of full questions, use the + and - operators to prioritize or exclude terms, and narrow results with the Publisher, Topics, Content Type, Duration, Difficulty, and Keywords filters.

What This Article Helps With

This article explains how to get more relevant results from Pinnacle Series content search: keyword search techniques, search operators, and the filter options available to narrow results. It applies to users, Learning Managers, and Content Managers.

Basic Search Tips

• Keyword search: Enter keywords in the search bar to find related content.
• Be specific: Use precise terms and avoid vague or overly broad words.
• Think like a search engine: Keep the most important terms and drop filler words such as "how to" or "find." For example, search "create pipe network" rather than a full question.
• Focus on the core topic: Identify the main subject and the key action. For example, search "visibility states" to find content about specific visibility controls.
• Experiment with synonyms: If a term returns poor results, try an alternative, such as "guidelines" instead of "standards."
• Avoid full sentences: Use short phrases instead of complete questions. For example, search "grading alignment" rather than a full sentence about aligning grading.

Using + and - for More Precise Results

• Prioritize a word with +: Place a + directly before a word to emphasize it.
• Exclude a word with -: Place a - directly before a word to remove it from results.

Example: +grading +surfaces -pipe

Filter Options for Precision

• Publisher: Narrows results by content creator or provider, such as Eagle Point Software, Autodesk, or Bentley Systems.
• Topics: Filters by subject, such as product names and versions.
• Content Type: Filters by format, such as Video, Document, Learning Path, or Workflow.
• Duration: Filters by content length.
• Difficulty: Filters by skill level: No Difficulty Rating, Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced.
• Keywords: Adds or changes keywords to refine results.

Pro Tips for Optimized Searching

• Search for exact phrases: Enclose a phrase in quotation marks for precise matches, for example "Visibility Settings".
• Use wildcards for variations: * matches multiple characters (for example, design* finds "design," "designer," and "designing"); ? matches a single character (for example, te?t finds "text" or "test").
• Save search results: Bookmark items from results for quick access later.
• Search within specific libraries: Select a product-specific or topic-specific Library before running your query to get more relevant results.
• Take advantage of tags and metadata: Search using topics, subtopics, or keywords that match how Pinnacle Series content is structured.
• Use related-results suggestions: When you open a result, review the related content or "suggested resources" to find additional materials.

Common Questions

How do I search for an exact phrase instead of individual words?

Enclose the phrase in quotation marks, for example "Visibility Settings".

How do I exclude a word from my search results?

Place a - directly before the word you want to exclude, for example -pipe.

What difficulty levels can I filter search results by?

No Difficulty Rating, Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced.

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